taxonomical
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/ˌtæk.səˈnɑː.mɪ.kəl/
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/ˌtæk.səˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/
relating to classification
Etymology
'taxonomical' originates from New Latin 'taxonomia' (from Greek), specifically the Greek words 'taxis' and 'nomos', where 'taxis' meant 'arrangement' and 'nomos' meant 'law' or 'custom'.
'taxonomical' changed from New Latin 'taxonomia' and French 'taxonomie' (or 'taxinomie') and eventually became the modern English adjective formed from 'taxonomy' → 'taxonomical'.
Initially it referred to 'arrangement' or the 'law/principle of arranging'; over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to classification, especially biological classification'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to taxonomy or the scientific classification of organisms or items; pertaining to the principles or practice of arranging things into ordered groups.
The museum published a taxonomical review of the insect specimens in its collection.
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